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Here at Sparx Engineering, we utilize a variety of fabrication techniques to take conceptual ideas and create actual working prototypes. The ability to quickly and readily fabricate functional proofs is vital in our work. It allows us to confirm ideas and possible solutions to the design problems that come along. Recently, we’ve started exploring theRead more

National Pipe Thread Taper or NPT threaded pipes and fittings are deployed in a variety of fields where transportation or containment of liquids, gases, steam, or hydraulic fluid is required. The NPT geometry allows internal and external thread surfaces to further engage when torque is applied to the thread assembly. This creates a fluid-tight seal.Read more

For those who are not aware, EIT (Engineer in Training) is a professional designation from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) used in the United States to designate a person certified by the state as having completed two requirements: Completed a minimum of three years of post-secondary school at an ABET-accreditedRead more

Link to Part 1 of the Professional Engineer Series Link to Part 2 of the Professional Engineer Series The test that I took for my Professional Engineer (PE) license was the “Electrical and Computer – Electrical and Electronics” exam created by NCEES. Throughout my studies I found a ton of useful websites and videos that wereRead more

Link to Part 1 of this series The Professional Engineering (PE) application process takes a fair amount of time and money. I spent anywhere from 50 to 70 hours on just the application paperwork, and the application fee was $250. In addition to the expenses of money and time, the PE application requires: Written recommendationsRead more

Every 1st week of January, the new FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) game is unveiled. From the moment the game is released, teams have approximately 6 weeks to design, build and test a robot. After those 6 weeks end, teams will travel around the country to attend Regional competitions against other robotics teams. This year, theRead more